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Eyecare Doctors in San Mateo

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Gary Lai
Gary Lai O.D.
Language: English

Gary Lai, O.D. is a San Francisco native. After receiving his undergraduate degree with a B.A in Physiology from University of California Berkeley, he continued on and received his doctorate from the School of Optometry at U.C. Berkeley.…

Joy Jin
Joy Jin O.D.
Language: English

Dr. Joy Jin grew up in Toronto, Canada. She earned her B.S. in Physiology from UCLA and received her Doctor of Optometry from UC Berkeley School of Optometry. Dr. Jin has completed training at Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital, Byers Eye…

Sharon Ho
Sharon Ho O.D.
Language: English

Sharon Ho, O.D., F.A.A.O., also attended UC Berkeley as an undergraduate, with a B.A. in Molecular Cell Biology. After receiving her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Ho spent an extra year of residency…

Patient Reviews

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Michael K
Came here to get glasses and contacts. My previous optometrist was no longer around; so I chose here... based on location and reviews. I was not disappointed. Though small, the facilities are nice and they have a decent selection of frames. Staff is friendly and Dr. Lai is super nice, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. I'm glad I have a new optometrist!!!
Travis McGinty
I wanted to start off by thanking Dr. Sharon Ho for all of her and the Eye Works team for their incr... edible help and in such a timely manner. Within a few weeks of my first visit I was able to get assessed, prescribed scleral lenses, and had them adjusted to fit me perfectly. The entire experience was outstanding. I could immediately tell Dr. Ho was an expert with my specific eye disease(keratoconus) and did such an amazing job with explaining every concern and symptom that I had with great detail, a true master of her craft. She even pushed to have my scleral lenses expedited due to an upcoming trip to Europe. I truly felt that my needs would be met and that I had someone fighting for me to see again. She is one of a kind! A few years prior I had gone to another optometrist and team but the experience wasn't great and the option they provided with me was horrendous so I had lost hope of ever seeing again. But once I put on my scleral lenses with Dr. Ho's help all I can say is WOW! I have nearly 20/20 vision now and I couldn't be happier! I'm so excited and relieved that I can now see so that I can pick up my past hobbies and interests. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't discovered Eye Works of San Mateo, it was truly life changing. Thank you to their wonderful team for giving me back the incredible gift of sight! Also a huge shoutout to Gracie, Michelle, and the rest of the team for being very accommodating and checking in with me throughout the process. I highly recommend stopping by to see how they can help you too Eternally thankful, Travis

Location & Opening Hours

Our optometry practice in Downtown
Photograph of Gary Lai
Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
    2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
    2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
    2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 1:15 pm
    2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • VSP Premier Edge
  • VSP Individual Vision Plans
  • Aetna PPO Only
  • Medicare Part B
  • United Healthcare PPO Only
  • VSP Open Access Network
  • Blue Shield of California PPO Only
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VSP logo
VSP
VSP Premier Edge logo
VSP Premier Edge
VSP Individual Vision Plans logo
VSP Individual Vision Plans
Aetna PPO Only logo
Aetna PPO Only
Medicare Part B logo
Medicare Part B
United Healthcare PPO Only logo
United Healthcare PPO Only
VSP Open Access Network logo
VSP Open Access Network
Blue Shield of California PPO Only logo
Blue Shield of California PPO Only